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Ayr defeated Cartha Queens Park with a late penalty try. Image: George McMillan
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Ayr grab valuable win over Cartha, while Dundee High’s fate is confirmed

17 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One round-up: Ayr grab valuable win over Cartha, while Dundee High’s fate is confirmed

Biggar remain on course for title with big win at The Greenyards, but Heriot’s have not given up the ghost yet …

Highland defeated Boroughmuir when the sides last met in October. Image: Owen Cochrane
Ayr RFC

National One: Boroughmuir face tough task against Highland as fight for survival heats up

14 February 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One: Boroughmuir face tough task against Highland as fight for survival heats up

Meggetland men are 12 points from safety with a game in hand but head coach Richard Sievwright says the mood in the camp is positive …

Biggar defeated Boroughmuir at Megetland to consolidate their position at the top of the table. Image: Nigel Pacey
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Biggar march on with Boroughmuir win

27 January 2020 Gary Heatly 1

Meggetland men earn credit for battling spirit but remain stranded in relegation zone, while Melrose remain fourth despite Border derby loss …

Melrose defeated Dundee High last weekend. Image: Douglas Hardie
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Melrose and Kelso gear up for Border derby clash

24 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Melrose and Kelso gear up for Border derby clash

Struggling Boroughmuir face tough task against top of the table Biggar, while Watsonians entertain Ayr at Myreside …

Gala defeated high-flying Heriot's Blues at Netherdale. Image: Alwyn Johnston
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Gala upset Heriots’ title challenge

20 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One round-up: Gala upset Heriots’ title challenge

Biggar stretch into what increasingly looks like an unassailable lead in National One with big home win over Gala, while Highland coninue to fly the flag in the north …

Ayr played Melrose last week: Image: George McMillan
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Ayr and Stirling Wolves look for strong ends to the season

17 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Ayr and Stirling Wolves look for strong ends to the season

Second placed Heriot’s face tricky expedition to the Borders to take on Gala, while top of the table Biggar host Kelso …

Heriot's defence played a big role in their victory over Highland.
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Heriot’s move clear in second after home win over Highland

13 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One round-up: Heriot’s move clear in second after home win over Highland

Biggar remain front-runners after comfortable victory on the road against bottom of the table Dundee High …

Dundee High are aiming to build on the momentum they started to generate at the end of 2019. Image: Jon Mussen
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Dundee face tough start to 2020 against league leaders Biggar

10 January 2020 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Dundee face tough start to 2020 against league leaders Biggar

Second placed Heriot’s host third placed Highland at Goldenacare, while old foes Melrose and Ayr renew rivalry at Millbrae …

James Brown celebrates scoring Melrose's third try against Boroughmuir. Image: Douglas Hardie
Ayr RFC

National One round-up: Townsend helps Melrose return to winning ways

23 December 2019 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One round-up: Townsend helps Melrose return to winning ways

Dundee High take another small but important step towards escaping the relegation zone with second victory of the season …

Biggar are looking to end 2019 unbeaten at home. Image: Nigel Pacey
Ayr RFC

National One preview: Biggar aim to sign off 2019 with perfect home record

20 December 2019 Gary Heatly Comments Off on National One preview: Biggar aim to sign off 2019 with perfect home record

League leaders face a tough challenge against Gala at Hartreemill, while second-placed Heriot’s Blues are on the road to Cartha …

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